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Attach a file to an email

Attach a file in new Outlook for Windows.

Windows 11About 3 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Start an email

Open new Outlook and select New mail. Add the recipient and your message.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example New Outlook screen with New mail highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Start an email

Open new Outlook and select New mail. Add the recipient and your message.

Example New Outlook screen with New mail highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose Attach File

On the Message tab, find the Insert group and select Attach File.

Example New message screen with Attach File highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Choose a file on this device

Select Browse This PC, find your file and select Open.

Example File picker screen with Browse This PC highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Check and send

Check the attachment and recipient, then select Send.

A file attached from your computer sends a copy. A cloud link may require the recipient to have permission to open it.

Example New message screen with Send highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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